In celebration of life, Deron Eugene Overton was called home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, to be with the Lord and loved ones. Deron was affectionately known as “Ron Ron’ and “D1.” He was a loving son, grandson, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Deron’s early education was at Columbus City Schools and Worthington Schools. He also attended Columbus Culinary school and Ohio Media Broadcasting school. Deron had a personal relationship with GOD, and he was praying man!
Deron was a man with a very big heart. He did not meet a stranger; everyone he met he considered a friend. Ron found his love for cooking at an early age and utilized those skills in many places and kitchens. Ron was a gifted, naturally talented artist from birth with much potential. Let him tell it – he is a jack of all trades. Ron had a way of telling you a story and making you believe what he was saying. He knew how to make you laugh; he missed his calling as a comedian.
Ron had a passion for his kids; he lived for them and loved music. Ron would always say his biggest accomplishment was having Dereon and Deron Jr. One of his proudest moments was going to the Daddy/Daughter dance with Dereon and conditioning Deron Jr. for football.
In the music industry, he was known as “D1” where he was a freelance “Ghostwriter”, Lyricist, Hypeman, and rapper. D1 was proud to be a part of the production of Circle of Bosses and Streetz Illustrated, which was created with his late cousin, Dion Lamarr. He could talk about music and his favorite football team, The Buffalo Bills, for hours.
He is preceded in death by his uncle, Daryl “DeDe” Overton; grandmother, Barbara Jean White; cousin, Dion Lamarr; and great grandfather, John Boone.
Ron-Ron leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted mother, Elizabeth Overton; sisters, Cierra Overton and Javonna Hartley; grandparents, Richard and Sarah Overton; his children, Dereon Sarah Ann Overton and Deron Eugene Overton, Jr.; his father, Ron Thrweatt; brother, Carron Thrweatt; sister, Ronnetta Abercrombie; as well as, the C.O.B Family, the Homestead Family; close friends, Taquala Jones, Jason Hartley, Aaron Taylor, Yung Frost, Blacque Ceaser and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles and cousins.
We will miss you. We know God has a better plan for you.
LONG LIVE D1
Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Saturday, January 13, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I pray God gives each of you the strength and comfort that is needed. My deepest condolences on the loss of a truly wonderful man.
Thank you for your sincere thoughts and encouraging words . We deeply appreciate your condolences ❤️
My deepest condolences to Deron’s parents, grandparents, sisters, his Homestead buddies (Aaron, Manning, Autwaun, Kliff, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Love you all
I will continue to pray for you all, in Jesus Christ name.
We appreciate your memories and encouraging words . I think I remember your name as being one of the boys parents, so I know you know what I am going through. Thank you so much.
Words are not capable to express my sorrow and sympathy during this tragedy! I will always remember Ron, he was my ace for the majority of my life. Pain like this doesn’t wash off, it has to wear off by remembering all the hilarious times we shared and moments that will live through eternity! God definitely has Ron now and I can only imagine he has everyone laughing with his wonderful sense of humor! I love you Brother!
Brandon-ur response has me speechless … They always say do not say “If only”-if only he would’ve did the buddy systems yall were talking about . He always spoke highly of you and u will always be apart of my family. I do know u are deployed now. But ur entire family represented and for that my heart smiles
My Dear Friend Liz… Huge Hugs to You and Ciera I was truly saddened when I learned of the passing of D1! My heart breaks for the entire family in the time of this HUMONGOUS Loss. I will keep you in prayer now n the days to come. I love You and I will continue to pray without ceasing.
Thank you we have been taking it day by day but with your encouraging words we will always see brighter days . To my friend Alisha I love you sis